Cat Deeley's hair tips

Cat Deeley, the ultimate British blonde whose bright smile and swishy locks are as loved in LA as they are here, has shared her secrets with Cosmo. In the Q&A below the presenter reveals her beauty must-haves plus in this video for Pantene she talks LA versus London and how to keep your hair picture perfect. Grab a cuppa and take notes girls, this is your five mins with a hair icon...

What are your top tips for maintaining coloured hair?
My top tip for maintaining healthy-looking coloured hair, full of shine, is to use the right after care products. You can go to the most fantastic hairdressers in the world, however if you go home and don't look after it, your colour will fade and look lack lustre. I love the Pantene Pro-V Strength & Shine collection for coloured hair; it's brilliant at maintaining that gorgeous freshly coloured look.

How did you feel when you were a brunette?
Actually, if it's the summer time I quite like being a brunette because my skin tone is a lot more olive. But in the winter I go quite pale, so it doesn't really suit me. I love being in the sunshine and being outdoors or on the beach, so blonde definitely suits me better.

What is the difference between how people colour their hair in the UK and California?
I think actually as a whole we're so much more of a global community anyway. We all read the same papers, we read the same magazines, we watch the same movies, and we even drink the same coffee. I think in the UK though, street style is a little more out there, you've got to remember this is where punk came from when people were dying their hair pink and green and yellow – and I like that. It doesn't suit me, but I like it.

What are your must-have beauty products?
• Pantene Pro-V Strength and Shine 1 Minute Wonder Ampoules- I love these ampoules they are a wonder treatment and give hair a health boost in one go. They are brilliant for travelling too; if I'm going away for a long weekend I can put a couple of these in my hand luggage as they're under 100mls. Genius product!
• Rodial Glam Balm- Is simply the most rich and nourishing moisturiser I've ever tried… It's perfect for the plane. It keeps my skin super hydrated when on the airplane
• Caudalie face spray- Hydrates, the essential oils take care of my skin and there's nothing like a refreshing spritz to clear the head
• L'Occitane Almond Body Oil- I'm a big fan of oils for my face, body and hair…. This one smells exquisite and I make sure I apply it fresh out of the shower, when my skin is still hydrated
• Clinique Take The Day Off Balm- The quickest, most effective way of removing make up I've ever found. Apply the balm, massage it all over face and decollate, then simply take a hot wash cloth and remove…. Every last trace of make-up gone, in one easy step! Then I simply wash my face with Clinique gentle face wash (I like the feeling of soap and water) and moisturise … No excuse for not taking off make up before bed!
• Bobbi Brown foundation sticks- These are so easy to use, even if you're not a professional…. They're easy to blend, give great coverage and they're super convenient….. I carry two, one light and one slightly darker , so I can custom mix my own shade
• SKII beauty masks- I always have SK-II face masks in the fridge – they are excellent especially if you've been on a plane and your skin is puffy
• Stila lip gloss- The colors in this range are superb, everything from delicate nudes, to eye popping candy colored hues
• Clarins Sun Protection- Just the smell of this transports me to sun drenched beaches and sandy shores, it so reminds me of holidays! I'm outside a lot in LA, so I constantly wear sun protection on my face and chest.

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